Forth album of US named The young and the restleass from 2006 is another gem from neo
prog scene. Is a concept album about the controversial legend of moth man. The album
divided in 14 pieces, each one with own identity. Again very strong album , at least for me, a
little experimental in places, they change a little bit the direction maybe because they have
now a new voice voice, aswell on previous album. Now, their ideas are very well meted with some Genesis
elements in places, some Pink Floyg, some Steve Hackett - solo and even some Camel, all
the ingredients are taken from those bands and incorporated some very good and fresh ideas
made in US - the result is this album. More keyboard dominated then Eamon's day, more
elastic in arrangements, not totaly under nep prog flag, some spacey moments some
symphonic, but also their roots are not forgotten combined with neo prog elements the
atmosphere is superb. They've done it again, this very underrated band who has some of the
greatest arrangemets from this scene I've heared in years. Very tal;ented musicians who realy
knew how to make a pleasent and enjoyble album all the way. Each musicians shines at his
instruments, even in some parts the voice isa bit cold, but ok in the end. All tracks are great,
and each pieces flow to each other very smooth and elegant. The best parts are opewning
track - Mind Over Matter, 5 star piece, excellent, The Bridge, also are a lot of instrumental
passages, just to show us they mean bussines in this filed. Again a top album who desearve
a better view, not really better then Eamon's day but almost near, still they a very good band
who needs attention. 4 stars , great this dutch band named US. recommended again. Great cover art made by a dutch painter in 1970.
b_olariu |4/5 |
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